E1436: Hmong Pandau Reverse Applique, dragon/snail motif

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1436

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

N/A

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ cotton
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

47.9 cm L
46.5 cm W

Provenance of Object:

Likely made by Dia, given to Ken and Barbara Roots upon arrival in Decorah, IA 1976. Made in refugee camp of B.Virai.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

Ca. 1976 (or earlier). Gifted upon arrival in Decorah, IA, brought with them from Thailand refugee camp.

Use/Function:

Pandau is used for decorative use.

Source Locality:

Made prior to arrival in Decorah, IA, while in refugee camp in Thailand. (Bon Virvai)

Description:

This is a larger reverse applique pandau made from dark blue, red, white, and green cloth.
The motifs include a dragon/snail motif in the center, applique diamonds, and applique mountain border.

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